In part, this may be because life for many ordinary Russians is anything but easy.

Whatever the case, ordinary Russians felt left out of a process that they saw as corrupt.

None the less, ordinary Russians still want rid of the existing system.

Many ordinary Russians seem more depressed than angry about their loss of status.

But most ordinary Russians, who earn only about $100 a month, find it impossible to raise such money.

But it is no picnic either for ordinary Russians who want someplace to put their money.

That it could be worthwhile to listen to ordinary Russians may seem obvious today.

- and interestingly enough - ordinary Russians know the difference.

Aid, especially if targeted to benefit ordinary Russians, could help move reform forward.

As for ordinary Russians, they were left - once again - out in the cold and in the dark.